It often seems that Brew Collaborations are dreamed up over a few great beers and driven by a warm, feeling good, enthusiasm, usually during or at the end of a Beer festival.

“Wouldn’t it be great if we brewed together, we could create a . . . . . .

Brew Collaborations are in many ways, one of the great things in an industry where “theoretical competitors” talk and brew special beers together and help each other out. It’s what makes the craft beer scene such a great vibrant friendly space to be in.

But with a little further thought, there is the potential to generate significantly more value for both of the breweries and your beer brands.

We've identified four core reasons to do Brew Collaborations beyond the “wouldn’t it be great if we . . . . .”

1. Learn more about brewing

a) Learn how to create a new beer style you’re interested in adding to your range through a brewing collaboration

b) Gen up on new brewing techniques or try out brew kit you’re thinking of investing in through your collaboration

c) Use the collaboration to find a more creative use for ingredients you’ve been stockpiling or have found difficult to use.

2. Build your brand/social media profile

a) Extend your social media reach by collaborating with a brewer who is also active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.

b) Create an opportunity to radiate in the light of a more successful brewer!

c) Raise awareness of a good cause with a collaborative beer that echoes the brand values of both breweries and gives you exposure with that cause's audience.

3. Develop your brewery's image in particular areas

a) Create more value from a trip to another city or country by fitting in a collaborative brew day with another brewer

b) Introduce your beer brand to a new town or country audience through your collaboration

c) Lend credibility to promising up-and-coming brewers as part of your community building strategy